Whale Rider (2002)
Directed by Niki Caro
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Family Drama, Childhood Drama, Feminist Film |
Release Date - Jun 6, 2003 (USA - Limited), Jun 6, 2003 (USA) |
Run Time - 115 min. |
Countries - Germany, New Zealand |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
Australian Film Institute Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Foreign Film | Nominated |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Most Promising Filmmaker | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Most Promising Performer | Won |
Critics' Choice Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
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Best Family Film | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Young Actor/Actress | Won |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Best Foreign Film | Won |
New Zealand Film Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Score | Won |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
Seattle International Film Festival
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Director Audience Award | Won |
Sundance Film Festival
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | World Cinema: Dramatic | Won |
Toronto International Film Festival
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | People's Choice Award | Won |